Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pajamas" in Korean
“Pajamas” in Korean is 잠옷 (pronounced "jamot").
잠옷
jamot
Usage & Context
Comfortable sleepwear worn at night in Korea. Available in various styles and materials for comfort and warmth.
Example Sentence
잠옷을 입고 자요.
I sleep in pajamas.
How to use 잠옷 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pajamas” is 잠옷, romanized as jamot.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for '잠옷' (jamot) sounds like 'jah-moht.' 'Ja' is like 'jar' without the 'r' sound. 'Mot' is like 'moat' but with a shorter 'o' sound, ending with a soft 't' that is often unreleased.
More Example Sentences
Preparing for a vacation.
여행 갈 때 예쁜 잠옷 챙겨야지.
I should pack pretty pajamas when I go on a trip.
Embarrassing everyday encounter.
잠옷 바람으로 편의점에 갔다가 친구 만났어.
I ran into a friend when I went to the convenience store in my pajamas.
Discussing winter comfort.
겨울에는 따뜻한 수면 잠옷이 최고야.
Warm fleece pajamas are the best in winter.
Cultural Context
While 'pajamas' might conjure images of matching sets, in Korea, '잠옷' can refer to any comfortable clothing worn for sleeping, from dedicated pajama sets to old t-shirts and shorts. Matching couple pajamas (커플 잠옷) are a popular item for couples, often seen in K-dramas as a cute way to show intimacy and connection. It's common for people to wear their pajamas around the house, but rarely outside, except for quick errands to a nearby convenience store (as in the example).
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
잠옷으로 갈아입다
To change into pajamas
잠옷 차림
Dressed in pajamas
커플 잠옷
Couple pajamas
Related Expressions
수면잠옷
sumyeonjamot
Fleece pajamas (specifically warm, often fuzzy ones)
잠옷 바지
jamot baji
Pajama bottoms
잠옷 상의
jamot sangui
Pajama top
잠옷을 입다
jamoseul ipda
To wear pajamas
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